Recruiting Report: Kristen Hoskins – Alexandria (2022)
Another signing day is in the rear-view mirror, and most of the 2021 class knows where they will be playing football next season. That means the ’22 class is on deck. One Minnesota junior has not had to wait for…
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Continue ReadingAnother signing day is in the rear-view mirror, and most of the 2021 class knows where they will be playing football next season. That means the ’22 class is on deck. One Minnesota junior has not had to wait for the seniors to finish up their recruiting cycle before he was given plenty to think about. Alexandria’s Jack Behning Jack Behning 6'4" | 180 lbs | WR Lester Prairie | 2022 State MN already has multiple Division I programs coming after him.
Hoskins felt the Cardinals’ season could have been better when it comes to wins and losses, but the intangibles made the season memorable.
“Record-wise, the season wasn’t the best,” Hoskins admitted, “but relationship-wise, it was a good season.”
On both sides of the ball, the Cardinals threw the ball well and defended the pass well. Throwing the ball usually involved looking in Hoskins’ direction.
“I had a decent season. I don’t believe it was better than my sophomore season, but I am happy with how I played my junior year. It was a good year – I had a lot of fun. I got double and triple-teamed a lot, so it was tough to get me the ball – especially after our quarterback got hurt.”
To stop Hoskins, opponents first had to find him.
“(The coaches} had me everywhere. I played in the slot, out wide, I did a little bit of running back and some Wildcat quarterback.”
A starter since half-way through his freshmen season, playing multiple positions was nothing new for Hoskins.
“My sophomore year, they had me all over on offense too. I think I am best in the slot. I feel more comfortable running my routes from the slot – getting the linebacker off me. On the outside, I got pressed a lot with a guy over the top, so it made it more difficult.”
Hoskins is best in space.
“Picking up yards after the catch is a strong-suit of mine. My route running is very good. I think I am allusive with my hips.”
Before his senior year, the 5’10″ 165-pound athlete knows where he needs to focus.
“I think my footwork could be a lot better. I am working on my deceleration too. I am fast, and if I can work on that with my footwork, my route running could get better.”
Hoskins is a three-sport athlete.
“I play basketball. We are off to a good (6-0) start. I have been on varsity since my freshman year; basketball has always been my number one sport. When I got more and more into football, that became my main thing. I play point guard. I can shoot when I want to, but I think my vision and my slashing ability are my strengths.”
Hoskins has also had success on the track.
“I run the 100, the 200, long jump and run the 4X100. As a freshman, we were state champs in the 4X100.”
This spring and summer – in addition to working out – Hoskins is planning on becoming more involved in seven on seven.
He has already caught the eyes of college football programs in the Midwest and beyond.
“I have four offers – North Dakota State, Iowa State, South Dakota, and Northern Iowa,” Hoskins explained. “I am hearing from a lot of different schools. Some other schools looking at me are Nebraska, Central Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri.”
“They can see me running in the slot in their programs,” Hoskins continued. “They like my speed. They would like to see some more route running on film. They like my run after catch ability.”
Hoskins will have plenty to think about with all the early attention as he prepares for his final season of high school football.